Dermatology Specialty Doctor

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 29 April 2024

Job summary

We are seeking Specialty Doctor to join our forward thinking and friendly Dermatology team.

Provision of a specialised Dermatology Service to the local population supported by experienced Medical, Specialist Nurse, and Nursing colleagues and of a comprehensive service utilising our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities and as much of the service locally as possible, minimising inconvenience to patients and ensuring ease of access.

The Dermatology Unit has excellent links with the Plastic Surgery Department, situated within the Trust and is the hub of the Lancashire Cancer Network and is the central base for local Plastic surgeons, with whom Dermatology has developed close working relationships with and hosts the specialist skin MDT meeting.

Please note that the job plan in the job description is a sample, the specifics of which will be required to meet the needs of the service but can be discussed and negotiated with the candidate.

We would be looking for someone to join the Department as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

You would provide direct care to patients; contribute where appropriate to multi-disciplinary teams and take part in the co-ordination of care for patients within CDH and RPH as well taking an active role, in conjunction with colleagues, in the planning, development and delivery of the Dermatology Service for the Directorate.

You would assume a continuous commitment for the care of patients, even if employed less than full-time, and ensure that adequate arrangements are made for leave and off duty periods and promote high professional standards of clinical care for patients, both through direct patient care and by the maintenance of continuing professional development and continue to maintain links with General Practitioners operating in the area, as well as contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

The Dermatology department diagnoses and treats the whole range of inflammatory skin conditions and skin cancers in adults, as well as providing guidance for in-patients with Dermatology conditions. We provide a specialised Dermatology service to the local population supported by experienced medical, specialist nurse, and nursing colleagues. Our comprehensive service also utilises our full range of diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.

About us

LTHTR comprises Royal Preston Hospital (RPH) and Chorley District Hospital (CDH), with easy transit and regular shuttle buses.

The post is based in the purpose-built Dermatology Outpatient and Treatment Centre, at Chorley District Hospital, where all Dermatology clinics are held.

Ward referrals are at both sites.

The weekly Regional Specialist Skin MDT is on Teams.

Date posted

15 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£52,530 to £82,400 a year Per annum pro rate based on 6 months post

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-MS2933A

Job locations

Chorley Hospital

Preston Road

Chorley

PR7 1PP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job description, Person specification and Specialty/ Trust Brochure for further details on:

What we can offer
Job Plan/On-call Requirements
The Team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
Willing to work towards a CESR
MRCP or non-UK equivalent
RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential

Wide experience in dermatology
Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post

Desirable

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Research and Deveolpment

Essential

Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

Higher Medical Degree (MD or MSc) or ChM
Willing to work towards a CESR
MRCP or non-UK equivalent
RCP(UK) Specialty Certificate Exam, Dermatology
CCST or equivalent Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for entry within 6 months of interview

Experience

Essential

Wide experience in dermatology
Commitment to attending Clinical Supervisor Training Course within the first 6 months of starting the post

Desirable

Trained Clinical Supervisor

Management

Essential

Evidence of Clinical Leadership
Evidence of commitment to audit and improving clinical practice/service development

Research and Deveolpment

Essential

Evidence of interest in personal development e.g. through research and/or publications

Desirable

Evidence of peer reviewed publications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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